President William Ruto visited Ndhiwa Constituency in Homa Bay County to inaugurate key development projects, drawing a large turnout and mixed public reactions.
The visit is part of a series of engagements in the lead-up to the Madaraka Day celebrations scheduled for June 1 at the Raila Odinga Stadium in Homa Bay.
Residents turned out in large numbers, many of them mobilized by local leaders, who called for unity and encouraged the community to focus on the development opportunities brought by the visit.
Despite the overall enthusiasm, the event was briefly disrupted when a section of the crowd began cchanting “kumi bila break” —a slogan that has sparked debate in recent months.
The chants interrupted the President’s speech momentarily before calm was restored.
A notable moment during the event was the presence of opposition leader Raila Odinga, who joined President Ruto on stage.
Their joint appearance was widely seen as a gesture of political maturity and a shared commitment to national development.
Religious leaders in attendance also expressed support for the government’s efforts.
While many welcomed the President’s visit and the development projects, the brief disruption underscored lingering political sensitivities in the area.
The event highlighted both the opportunities and challenges of engaging regions with diverse political views in the government’s development agenda.
By kenyans